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Premier Rob Lantz Removes Gilles Arsenault from P.E.I. Cabinet Over Permitting Review
Premier Rob Lantz held Gilles Arsenault accountable for a serious error in permitting while environment minister, prompting a cabinet reshuffle with three new ministers appointed.
- Prince Edward Island Premier Rob Lantz removed Gilles Arsenault from Cabinet on Saturday, citing a "serious error of judgment" related to a permitting issue during Arsenault's prior tenure as Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Action.
- The removal follows a review of how Arsenault handled a permitting issue during his time as Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Action, though no details about the nature of the issue were released.
- Arsenault, an educator of nearly 30 years, was elected as MLA for District 24 in 2023 and sworn in as Minister of economic development, trade and artificial intelligence in February before his removal three days after the legislature resumed on March 25.
- Lantz announced that Jenn Redmond will be sworn in Monday as Minister of economic development, trade and artificial intelligence, Zack Bell assumes responsibility for Acadian affairs, and Kent Dollar becomes Minister of housing and communities.
- Liberal Leader Robert Mitchell expressed shock at the "abrupt removal," calling on the Premier to hold a press conference before the legislature resumes on Tuesday to explain the decision.
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